Christmas Stories From Around the World - Rachel Elliot

Bring a little midwinter magic into your home with this collection of traditional Christmas stories, complete with full-colour illustrations by Michelle Carlos.

This beautifully illustrated treasury of heartwarming holiday stories will delight children of all ages. Showcasing a varied selection of traditional tales from around the world, including such well-loved classics as The Little Fir Tree from Germany, Anansi and Sorel from Jamaica, and Little Gretchen and Wooden Shoe from the US, this book makes a wonderful present and deserves a place on the bookshelf of every child. Ideal for children aged 7+.

Includes:
- Babushka's Journey (Eastern Europe)
- The Little Fir Tree (Denmark)
- Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe (USA)
- Hildur, Queen of the Elves (Ireland)
- Pepita and the Poinsettias (Mexico)
- The Cat of Dovrefjell (Norway)
- The Elves and the Shoemaker (Germany)
- The Ocote Tree (Honduras)
- The Little Girl and the Winter Whirlwinds (Bulgaria)
- Anansi and the Sorrel (Jamaica)
- Papa Martin (France)
- Saint Nicholas and the Three Sisters (Turkey)
- The Christmas Spiders (Ukraine)
- The Little Snow Girl (Eastern Europe)
- The Oxen on Christmas Eve (England)